# Notre Dame is No. 1 in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings with Adam Rittenberg

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Podcast: [The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-independent-a-notre-dame-football-podcast-6580930)
Published: 2026-06-27T02:57:39+00:00
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It’s been a good offseason for Notre Dame, and the vibes continue to be high as the Fighting Irish are ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s future power rankings. Adam Rittenberg, the author of the rankings, joins Matt and Pete to discuss why he loves the Irish, and what Marcus Freeman has done to position the program for so much success.

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